Steven L. Wright
December 17, 2009
Dr. Steven Lance Wright, 48, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Steven was born on August 22, 1961, to Richard and Lorraine Wright. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and Kansas State University. While in graduate school he met his wife, San Wong, and they had 19 wonderful years together.
Most of Steven’s career was spent at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., as a Research Scientist. He enjoyed playing and collecting guitars; and he was a devoted husband and father.
Steven is survived by his beloved wife, San Wong; his twin sons, Dayton and Jordan; mother, Lorraine Wright; sister, Denise (Alan) Herron; nieces, Nichole (Alberto) Contreras, Stephanie Herron, Molly Jo Herron; and great-nephew, Alex Contreras. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Jeffrey.
Services will be on Tuesday, December 22, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA.
Condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Cheryl Gardner
12/21/2009
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. It is never easy to lose a loved one and is especially harder during the holiday season. Keep all your precious memories in your heart and reflect on the good times to help you get through these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cheryl and Marv Gardner
Faye johnson
12/21/2009
Dear San
It was such a shock and so sad when I heard of Steve's passing. I didnt know Steve well, but if my memory serves me correctly, he was the "hot pepper" guy, and took a traveling pepper shaker with him where ever he went. I smile just thinking about him with his peppers.
Please know, San, that my prayers are with you and your famly at this difficult time. If I can help in anyway, Im there for you.
My deepsest sympathy.
Love Faye
Rob Heater
12/21/2009
I am so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. God bless you and your family. I did not know Steve very long but we was an incredibly funny and nice guy.
Larry, Aloha(Haase), Lexi, and Lacy Oudekerk
12/21/2009
I was saddened to see that Steven had passed. I have fond memories playing with Steven and other cousins at Dayton and Henrietta's farm in Denver. My sincere sympathy to San, Jordan and Dayton, Lorraine and Denise and all other family members. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless.
Bryan Tjaden
12/20/2009
San,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your husband's passing. I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I know you must be operating in a fog right now but may you seek and find comfort in your faith, family, and friends during this time of great loss. Again, you have my deepest sympathy.
Bryan Tjaden
DMACC
Rita Davenport
12/20/2009
San & Family,
Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts as you go through this very sad time. May memories of Steve and the knowing that so many love you and grieve with you bring you comfort.
Dick & Ann Gamble
12/20/2009
Dear Larraine, Denise' San and families
We are stunned and saddened to hear of Steven's passing! It is not fair for you to have suffered so much loss in your family. We wish we could be there with you and share your grief but it is not possible. We will be praying for all of you in the days ahead.
With Sympathy and Love,
Ann & Dick Scott, Linda and families
Greg Gladfelder Sr
12/20/2009
Dear San,Dayton,Jordan and family members
I am very saddened with your loss of Steve. In the few short years that I was your neighbor on 35th st in WDM I watched the children grow from birth to toddlers. Steve's smile would beam with pride and love when you all would go on your walks or when we would chat over the fence. May some of those memories be a source of comfort. My prayers are not only for Steve but for all of you to be comforted in this time of sorrow.
Rona Berinobis
12/20/2009
San and family,
My heart is so heavy for the devasting lost you are enduring. May your precious memories sustain you through this difficult time. With most sincere aloha.
Larry & Sherry Hill
12/19/2009
We would like to pass our condolences on to all of Steve's family, especially San, Dayton and Jordan. It will be sad not to see Steve sitting out on the driveway on a sunny day, strumming his guitar and watching the boys play. We pray that the sadness of these difficult days will eventually be replaced by happy memories of all the good times you shared as a family. God Bless all of you!